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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.41, 803.77 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.41, 803.77 and 320.45 is: 442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.41 : 803.77 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.41/803.77 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.41x = 803.77 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.41x = 257,563.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,563.28/582.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.24

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